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Old 3rd November 2024 | 13:57
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Originally Posted by Pilot DAR
It's happily amazing that that much leading edge of the wing could be damaged, and the pilot could maintain good control!
Not surprising to me, roadside lampposts are designed to break half-way / tumble over when hit by cars "at the bottom", let alone, when hit near the top. Or, at least, that is in Western countries, though I can imagine, Russia has designed/implemented the same rules & regulations.
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